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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.53, 22,326.17 and 9,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.53, 22,326.17 and 9,105.80 is: 12,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.53 : 22,326.17 = 9,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.53/22,326.17 = 9,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.53x = 22,326.17 × 9,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.53x = 203,297,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,297,481.63/16,179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.11

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